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Definition of coreligionist
coreligionist
/ˌkoʊ.rɪˈlɪdʒ.ə.nɪst/
co · re · li · gion · ist
Plural:coreligionists
coreligionist Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• noun
1
A person who holds the same religious faith or belongs to the same religious denomination as another.
Example
"During the festival, she welcomed travelers and coreligionists from neighboring provinces into her home."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 19th century, probably modeled after French coréligionnaire, from the prefix co- ('together') and religionist ('an adherent of a religion').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coreligionist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coreligionist